Mom Blogger. RN. Mental Health & Chronic Illness Advocate. Thriving Through Adversity With Grace, Humor, & Profanity. Inspired to Inspire Others. ✌️
“Grow through what you go through” “This is happening to you for a reason. There is a greater purpose here.” “Sunshine comes to all those who feel the rain.” “You’ve survived 100% of your worst days.” “The comeback is always stronger than the setback.” How many times have you heard something similar? Some feel good, …
I have Ulcerative Colitis, A Permanent Ileostomy, And Arthritis. I have Bipolar Disorder: Depression, Anxiety, Mood Swings. I am overweight. I am a single mom. Who in they’re right fucking mind would take a mess like that and love them to pieces? I truly thought no one. And if someone did show interest there …
Today I went back to work. I was nervous. There’s something about depression and it’s ability to twist and turn your thoughts into outlandish, negative distortions. I’ve always felt extreme guilt over being away while caring for myself. My psychiatrist tells me “if you had diabetes and you were sick you would need to take …
This hit home for me tonight… I’m laying in bed, still slightly lethargic from my latest depression and new med addition. But, in my head, are finally clearing thoughts that aren’t so negative. It’s like the cloud is lifting and my creativity is again infusing the brain that felt useless for a whole week. …
This week was tough. I fell into my first full depressive episode since I was diagnosed Bipolar II. Being aware of what was happening and not being able to stop the cycle was frustrating to say the least. I’ve felt it coming for a couple weeks now, but was fighting against it. Monday was hard …
It’s been some time since I’ve sat down to write. The last time I posted, I wrote about how I was slipping into another “funk”, but attempted to maintain some positivity and insight – trying to convince myself more than my readers. That particular “funk” turned into a Major Depressive Episode. Not anything I haven’t …
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The following is a Guest Post by a fellow blogger who has overcome the odds and not only survived, but thrived after enduring an abusive relationship. It is my priviledge to have this platform to share inspiring stories from everyday women – to inspire those of us who are battling our own set of difficult …
It’s currently storming in North Carolina and I’m sitting with my feet kicked up feeling pretty proud of the work I’ve put in this week. I talked in my previous post about how Clutter can feel so overwhelming – that was 8 days ago. I typically try to post a few times a week, but it …
Have you ever realized that the amount of clutter in your home is a direct correlation of the clutter in your mind and heart? Clutter, wherever it exists, is overwhelming. It causes stress and anxiety. It feels insurmountable. I often look around and wonder, “where should I start?” And in the past, the overwhelm would …